St Mary’s Newhouse, Station Lane, Barton, Preston PR3 5DY
Priests: Fr. Augustine Obiagwu and Fr. Francisco Ulogu
Parish Sisters: Sr. Shienrose La Torre, Sr. Monique, Sr. Theresa So SPC
Tel: 01772 862437 or 07934 222978
or 01772 862231 (Fernyhalgh Presbytery)
Email: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarynewhouse.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer: Michaela Allison 07802 435561
Primary School: St. Mary and St. Andrew’s
Tel: 01772 862335; Website: https://stmarystandrews.mecmat.org/
Newhouse News
Welcome to St Mary's Newhouse
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 26th July 2026: Year A
Mass Times and Intentions
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Saturday 25th July 17th SUNDAY IN OT - EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 26th July 17th SUNDAY IN OT |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
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Monday 27th July |
9:00am |
OLSE |
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Tuesday 28st July |
4:00pm |
OLSE |
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Wednesday 29nd July |
7:00pm |
SMN |
People of the parish |
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Friday 31th July |
9.00am |
OLSE |
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Saturday 1st August 18th SUNDAY IN OT – EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday 2nd August 18th SUNDAY IN OT |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
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OLSE Our Lady and St Edward, Fulwood.
SMF St Mary's Fernyhalgh
SMN St Mary's Newhouse, Barton
SMF (Fernyhalgh) Mass Schedule
NO MASSES on Mondays & Fridays;
Tuesdays @ 9.00am, Wednesdays @ 9.00am, Thursdays @ 9:00am;
Saturdays @ 12 noon Ladyewell Shrine.
Sundays @ 10:00am & 3:00pm
CONFESSION available at SMN and OLSE after every Holy Mass.
If anyone coming to Holy Communion requires a gluten-free host, please let Pauline know in advance as we now have access to some.
Please, would parishioners who would like a mass intention hand their request directly to Sr Shienrose or Pauline. There is plenty of space in the Mass diary. Envelopes are available at the back of church or in the church porch.
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SMN HOUSEBOUND COMMUNION
If you know of our parishioners who want to have communion/confession please approach Sr Shienrose or any of our priests. Thank you.
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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our SMN and OLSE parishes:
Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Jessica, David, Amanda, Christine, Josie Bateman, Caspia Bragagnini.
To have the name of a seriously sick person on the newsletter, please submit their name and yours with your phone number
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Mass book Vol.2 page 108
Sunday Readings
1 Kings 3:5-6a, 7-12
PSALM 119(118):57, 72. 76-77. 127-128. 129-130. R. 97a
Romans 8:28-30
Matthew 13:44-52
“He sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Both the treasure-finder and the pearl-seeker sell all they possess to gain what they have discovered. Likewise, to possess the Kingdom, one must be willing to relinquish everything else, for the Kingdom tolerates no rivals. Only when a person is ready to be emptied for the sake of this supreme good can there be room for the Kingdom to take root. And when the Kingdom enters, it fills one's life completely. The phrase "Kingdom of heaven” refers to God's sovereign rule- his loving and redemptive rule supremacy in the world and within each person's life. To let God reign is to yield in complete obedience and surrender every aspect of life to him. Thus, to pray, "Thy Kingdom come," is to express a readiness to let God's will be done on earth- as fully and faithfully as it is in heaven.
Lord Jesus, help us to recognise the absolute value of the heavenly Kingdom, which eclipses and relativises all other values. Amen
Sr. Bernadita Dianzon fsp
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of JULY
For respect for human life.
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
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19th July Parish Collection incl. via banks: £445.05
Special Collection for Good Shepherd Fund: £72.50
Attendance at Mass: 73
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Thank you for giving to Sea Sunday. Your generous gifts will ensure that Stella Maris chaplains can continue to be a friend for seafarers and fishers in times of need. To find out more about how your support helps those who live and work at sea, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk
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Altar Servers Needed - Altar serving is a vital ministry in our parish—practically assisting at Mass and, in a special way, serving Jesus who came to serve. We welcome anyone who has made their First Holy Communion: Year 3 children, older young people, and adults.
If you’re interested, please speak to Father, Sister, or John Woods, or email olseservers@gmail.com.
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Supporting Our Parish’s Safety
We are grateful to Andy, who has kindly agreed to look after Health and Safety for our parish. He is seeking regular attendees who hold First Aid at Work or Fire Marshal qualifications and would be willing to be appointed for the church.
If you are able to assist, please let Andy or one of the Sisters know at Mass, along with your name, qualification(s) and expiry dates, and your mobile number.
Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated.
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RCIA -Rite of Christian (Catholic) Initiation for Adults. We currently have two enquirers for the Course, this year. We start in September through to Easter 2027. This course is predominantly, but not exclusively, for people who would like to become members of the Church. If you know of anyone who would like to join the Course or anyone who feels they would benefit from the Course they/you would be most welcome. We would also welcome anyone who would like to join our team of catechists.
Please contact Sheila Green for more information on 07528 020480.
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Join Bishop Swarbrick on the London March for Life on September 5th 2026. SPUC Preston Branch want to arrange a coach with pick up in Preston. Please register your interest by contacting the Secretary at spucpreston@gmail.com or on 07523 183758
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CAFOD Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
You can help our neighbours affected by the 24th June earthquakes in Venezuela with emergency shelter, water and food. CAFOD is already working with local Church partners to support people who have lost their homes, but we need your support to help more survivors. Your donation will provide essential supplies and help families rebuild their lives.
Donate to the CAFOD Venezuela Earthquake Appeal today: https://cafod.org.uk/Venezuela or call 0300 999 0030.
Please keep our neighbours in Venezuela in your prayers.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church
-Section one: “I believe – We believe”
7. What are the first stages of God’s Revelation?
From the very beginning, God manifested himself to our first parents, Adam and Eve, and invited them to intimate communion with himself. After their fall, he did not cease his revelation to them but promised salvation for all their descendants. After the flood, he made a covenant with Noah, a covenant between himself and all living beings.
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Parish WhatsApp group
We have a St Mary's Newhouse WhatsApp group for all our parishioners. It's a great way to keep up with all parish news, especially when something time-critical needs to be communicated.
If you would like to be added to the group, please pass your details (must have mobile phone number) to Michaela after Mass. Or let Sr. Sheinrose know (contact details at top of bulletin) and she will pass on to Michaela.
Thank you.
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Our Parish appreciates and relies upon the generosity of its parishioners in a variety of roles to contribute towards its life and mission in our community.
If you would like to offer your services as a volunteer, or to find out which roles we currently need strengthening, please complete a stewardship form and/or
contact the priests, Mark, Pauline or Sr Shienrose.
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New to the Parish
If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to our priest after Mass who will be very happy to chat to you and get to know you.
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Children's Liturgy and Parish Tea Bar both take place during/after the 10.30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month in the parish rooms next to the church.
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Children's Liturgy Dates for 2026
September 6th
November 1st
December 6th
All take place during the 10.30am Sunday Mass.
All children welcome!
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The Rosary Service schedule for 2026 is available. Please see separate web page <here>
The next Special Rosary Service will be at 2pm on Friday 14th August, to celebrate the feast day of St Maximilian Kolbe. At St Mary's Newhouse.
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OLSE NEWS
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time in quiet prayer with Jesus at OLSE every Tuesday at 3:00pm before the 4:00pm mass. ALL WELCOME!
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Please see OLSE website for details of all our weekly events in the parish centre https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
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Parish Lunches
Monthly Wednesday Gatherings in OLSE Parish Centre
2-course meal from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
£10 per ticket
Upcoming dates and beneficiaries
September 9th Church Repair Fund
October 14th CAFOD
25th November Church Repair Fund
16th December Church Repair Fund
If you are interested and would like to be added to our mailing list, which gives you the option to reserve tickets, please contact Emma:
07890 220249 or e_mcgrath@live.co.uk
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PRAYER FOR PEACE
Loving God,
We pray for the people who are in war. For all those suffering or afraid, that You will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for the people all over the world.
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Visit:- https://www.churchpaper.co.uk/ to view all the different diocesan newspapers, including the Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
The Haydock Memorial
Informative videos can be found on St. Andrews, Cottam website (https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/), including one which includes reference to the Haydock memorial at St. Mary's. See https://youtu.be/FvaUYLxyP60
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The Word of Mercy
Parish Clergy:
Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and
Fr. Francisco Ulogu
at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh
Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231
Parish Sisters:
Sister Sheinrose La Torre, Sister Monique and
Sister Theresa
belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.
at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).
Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
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